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Roger Hughes's avatar

I struggle to understand the difference between zeugma and syllepsis but I do think it's worth mentioning the true master, Michael Flanders. "She lowered her standards by raising her glass, her courage, her eyes and his hopes" (Have Some Madeira M'Dear).

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Kevan Pegley's avatar

Ha! I was about to ask you to explain the difference between zeugma and syllepsis. You headed me off at the pass and the ball into touch. (PS: you lucky sod!)

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Ronelle's avatar

You did NOT eat snails??

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Jack Kessler's avatar

Delicious. Though douse old tyre rubber in that much garlic butter and it would taste not bad.

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